Bariatric Surgery
in Denver, Colorado
CBSI and P/SL Designated as
"Center of Excellence" for Bariatric Surgery
CBSI and Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center are pleased to announce their joint
designation as a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS).
This acknowledgement illustrates the consistent quality of care and expertise that CBSI and P/SL provide to their bariatric patients. We are proud to have received this endorsement.
Why Centers of Excellence?
In an effort to maximize optimal care of bariatric surgery patients nationwide, the American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) has developed a comprehensive screening process for identifying qualified institutions and surgeons who have demonstrated a high standard of care in the area of bariatric surgery. It is clear that patients considering bariatric surgery must consider a Center of Excellence as a requirement when selecting a surgeon and a site for your surgery.
What does the designation mean?
The Center Excellence designation ensures several expectations in standard of care. Among these:
- A multidisciplinary approach to treatment of bariatric surgery patients
- A program that meets the standards of both the National Institutes of Health and ASBS
- Certified centers have the most experienced surgeons in bariatrics, who tend to have better outcomes
- The high volume that is consistent with a Center of Excellence translates into lower complication rates
What are the areas of emphasis at our Center of Excellence?
At this Center of Excellence, our experienced professionals, our comprehensive program, and our favorable results best highlight our success. Some important strengths and points of difference include:
- We have a compassionate and experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to the treatment of obesity, and our professionals are all in-house
- We have a comprehensive program with full pre- and post-op support
- Patient education is an integral part of our program, complete with an extensive patient "manual", lecture series, support group, and on-line chats
- We have long-term follow-up with our multidisciplinary team providing the care, resulting in excellent continuity of care
- The follow-up and guidance provided allows patients to make necessary lifestyle and dietary changes for long-term success.
What are expected patient outcomes at our Center?
We have consistent, favorable results in our patient population with a total of 600 gastric bypass procedures performed. Patients experience significant weight loss, and obesity-related illnesses are reversed or dramatically improved, greatly contributing to improved health and overall quality of life. Among our data:
- > 600 cases performed; 98% completed laparoscopically
- Average 6 month weight loss = 90 lbs; 1 year = 117 lbs
- 75% reduction in excess body weight within 1 year
- 94% of diabetes resolves within 3 months
- 66% of hypertension resolves within 6 months; 75% at 1 year
- 64% of sleep apnea resolves within 1 year
- Need for prescription medications greatly diminished
Testimony to the importance and effectiveness of bariatric surgery.
Recently, there has been negative press coverage regarding bariatric surgery stating that the risk of hospitalization and death are higher than expected. This is testimony to the importance of seeking out a Center of Excellence, since these Centers have low rates of complications and mortalities. It is equally important to recognize that in this seriously obese patient population, there is no other effective treatment . Bariatric surgery allows these patients to
- lose significant weight
- reverse many obesity-related health problems
- and favorably impact longevity and quality of life.
Our Center of Excellence is committed to continuing to support this important trend in healthcare.
